What’s on
Featured Exhibitions
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.
Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.
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List of Events
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Revitalise your Writing: Summer School
Do you have a writing project that needs some care and attention? Indulge in a week of focused writing, inspiration and support at our writing summer school.
Summer Scholars Lunchtime Talks
Anglophone Caribbean writers at Cuba’s Casa de las Américas, and British archives and Caribbean plantations.
Victoria’s Secret: The Private Passion of a Queen
Fern Riddell, in conversation with Matthew Sweet, challenges what we thought we knew about Queen Victoria.
How to tell your brand story & sell more
Story Cube – the framework to help ambitious entrepreneurs inspire, pitch and sell with ease.
Gardens of Our Imagination
Join us for an inclusive performance of poetry and songs in response to Unearthed: The Power of Gardening.
Family Station: Explore and Play
Explore the Library with our creative offer, designed with families.
Family Station: Chelsea Physic Garden Pop-up
Join us for a Chelsea Physic Garden pop up at the Family Station!
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.